Burst sign

It was an interesting request, a door sign for a popular flower shop called Burst. The co-owner Dale has been very complimentary of the Chapeau de Gateau line and hoped to add some of that look and commissioned ribbon sign. I think the result achieved the request for handmade and couture feel.

C'est Joli Wedding Brooch

My chic french friend Geraldine, recently asked if I could design a brooch for her friend who was getting married and this was the result. I used beautiful stitched satin, delicate gold trimmed lace, and a gold cord that has a filament inside and gives great movement. It is a favorite. The bride apparently wore it on her jacket.

Double Bow Demo

http://www.houseandhome.com/video/index.php?giftwrapping&s=3&v=137

If life was like a box of chocolates...

My friend Barb was visiting Chatsworth house in Derbyshire recently and took this picture of ribbon chocolates. I think it is absolutely brillant!!!

It’s All Tied Up! & on Video Too!

As previously mentioned, I was delighted to work with (Canadian) House and Home magazine for their Holiday Gift Wrap Story. Not only can you see the photos of the gorgeous ideas in the November 2008 issue, but now you can see me do a demonstration on video. Watch as I tie the classic double bow using gorgeous ribbon from Mokuba. And if you haven’t been to Mokuba, now’s your chance to catch a glimpse of the inside. So watch me tie up this story: http://www.houseandhome.com/video/index.php?giftwrapping&s=3&v=137

Best of Bruxelles

Finally here are some more photos of my trip to Bruxelles last week. I was lucky to revisit many of my favorite neighborhoods and friends. It is always inspirational to faire lèche-vitrines (window shopping) and admire the beautiful Art Nouveau architecture .

A stunning necklace made of paper disks and felt pompoms.

The Grand Place where most building date mainly from the late 17th century.

The city of beer and of waffles!!

Mokuba Christmas Gift Wrapping Story

It's that time of year again and have I got great gift wrapping ideas for the upcoming holidays... they all include ribbon! There are numerous varieties to choose from in the aisles at Mokuba & I enjoyed the design challenge, focusing on the options that work with this year's seasonal colour palette of gift wrap. It was really fun tying and bowing the looks for this story. You can see what I did & get inspired by picking up the latest issue of Canadian House and Home magazine (November 2008, page 116). Try your hand at a classic double bow and with a bit of practice, your gift will surely impress!!!